EPA Announces Proposed Lead and Copper Rule Improvements

On Nov. 30, 2023, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the proposed Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI). Learn more using the links below: 

• Rule Summary and General Fact Sheet
• General Questions and Answers
• Supporting Materials including the pre-publication FRN and technical fact sheets

EPA invites members of the public to review the proposed LCRI and supporting information and once published in the Federal Register, provide written comments in the public docket associated with this rulemaking at www.regulations.gov, Docket ID Number: EPA-HQ-OW-2022-0801.

EPA will host an informational webinar for the public on Dec. 6, 2023 about the proposed LCRI. Learn more and register here.

EPA will also hold a virtual public hearing on Jan. 16, 2024, at which the public will be invited to provide EPA with verbal comments. Learn more and register here.

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